Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary

Specialties

Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary is a Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinic serving Charleston, SC. We take a holistic approach to treating a wide variety of conditions. Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary helps you meet your health goals with acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, Chinese massage, essential oils and collaborations with other healthcare providers. We are passionate about working with patients on their physical, emotional and mental health concerns.

We want your experience with us to be like none other. Blue Heron Acupuncture & Apothecary strives to create a sanctuary where you can rejuvenate and heal. We encourage self-​reflection and relaxation while educating you about Chinese Medicine and engaging you in your treatment plan.

History

Established in 2013.

Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary is staffed by licensed acupuncturists who completed four-​year Master’s Degree programs that included 2-​year, 800-​hour clinical internships. After studying Classical Chinese Medicine, which utilizes a wider variety of meridian systems and theory than Traditional Chinese Medicine, we are excited to share this ancient healing system with the Lowcountry. We are nationally certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Meet the Business Owner

Lauren B. and Lisa A.

Business Owner

Lauren Becker and Lisa Abernathy received their Master’s Degrees in Chinese Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC.

Components of their education included acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, food therapy, tui na massage, Qi Gong, and Western medicine. In their practice, Lisa and Lauren integrate knowledge of Chinese and Western medicine and make referrals to other practitioners for specialized or additional care, as needed.

Both Lisa and Lauren have studied under Jeffrey Yuen, an 88^th generation Daoist priest and a leader in bringing Classical Chinese Medicine to the West. In their practices, they utilize Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Five Meridian System (Primary, Luo, Eight Extraordinary, Sinew and Divergent meridians), Five Element acupuncture, and the NADA addictions protocol. These methods provide an array of tools with which they can best meet patients’ needs.